Things to Do around Hechtel-Eksel

Hechtel-Eksel offers a wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region is part of Bosland National Park, providing diverse landscapes for recreation. More than 490 routes are available across these sports.

Hechtel-Eksel is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 15,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. There are 493 total routes available for various sports.

Hechtel-Eksel offers diverse hiking trails suitable for various levels, from easy family-friendly walks to more challenging treks. Examples include the Resterheide - Blue trail, Pijnven Orange Trail, and the Resterheide Heron Trail. For more information, refer to the Hiking around Hechtel-Eksel guide.

Hechtel-Eksel is known for its extensive cycling network, integrated into the Limburg cycling route network. Routes are available for touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. The region features the iconic 'Cycling through the Trees' experience. Explore options in the Cycling around Hechtel-Eksel guide.

'Cycling through the Trees' is an iconic circular cycle bridge in Bosland National Park. It allows cyclists to gradually ascend to 33 feet (10 meters) in height, offering a unique sensory experience of the forest canopy. This attraction is considered a major tourist highlight in Limburg.

Hechtel-Eksel is designed to be child-friendly, featuring adventure forests, playing meadows, and interactive walks. The Pijnven Forest, for example, offers playing meadows, climbing facilities, and specific routes like the 'Bosbewonersroute' (Forest Dwellers' Route), which is a child-friendly walk with wooden animal figures.

The region boasts dense forests, impressive dunes, and a network of lakes and fens. Key natural highlights include the 'In den Brand' Nature Reserve with Flanders' largest sandpit, the Pijnven Forest, and the Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Valley of the Black Brook) nature reserve, known for its fen landscape.

Hechtel-Eksel offers dedicated mountain biking trails as part of its extensive cycling network. These trails cater to various skill levels within the diverse terrain of the region. More details can be found in the MTB Trails around Hechtel-Eksel guide.

Komoot offers several guides for Hechtel-Eksel, including Hiking around Hechtel-Eksel, Cycling around Hechtel-Eksel, Road Cycling Routes around Hechtel-Eksel, MTB Trails around Hechtel-Eksel, Running Trails around Hechtel-Eksel, and Gravel biking around Hechtel-Eksel.

The official website for the municipality of Hechtel-Eksel is www.hechtel-eksel.be. For general inquiries, the municipality can be reached by phone at +32 11 73 40 37.

Some trails in Hechtel-Eksel are accessible for buggies and wheelchairs. The region is committed to providing diverse experiences, including routes suitable for those with mobility aids. Specific accessible routes may be identified within local trail information.